OWSD PhD Fellowships for Women Scientists for Master

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries.
• Applicants must confirm that they intend to return to their home country as soon as possible after completion of the fellowship.
• Applicants must have obtained an MSc degree in an eligible study field.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.

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Offered Benefits

• Monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses such as accommodation and meals.
• A modest annual support allowance.
• A return ticket from the home country to the host institute.
• Visa expenses.
• Annual medical insurance contribution.
• Opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops.
• Study fees (including tuition and registration fees).

Application Process

Go to The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) on onlineforms.twas.org to apply

Please note that an applicant, at the time of application, must NOT have an active research grant or fellowship with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) or have already submitted an application for a TWAS programme within the same given year. Only one application per year is possible across all TWAS and OWSD programmes. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes.

Required Documents:

• PhD research proposal outline
• Degree certificates and transcripts.
• Curriculum vitae
• Preliminary acceptance letter
• Letter of commitment
• Reference letters
• Passport
• Registration and No objection certificate
• Supporting statement from home supervisor

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